Barter (or trade) is a cashless system of exchanging goods and services. I encourage you to check this out.

(Kat, you encouraged me to make this post: http://www.dailypaul.com/... )

Hey fellow DP’ers, I really want you all to know about this new barter company I have been working with. I don't work for them, I am just a happy client..

It's a cashless system that you all might want to check out. They are not in every city or in every state but they are growing quickly and with the way the economy is going they may just help to keep most people afloat during the “non-recession” :) --just a side note, they do sell franchises and my broker here in Greenville, SC (who happens to be a RP supporter) is doing so well he bought another market.--

Barter, or trade, is a cashless system of exchanging goods and services. In any business it’s converting supply and/or services into thousands, even millions, of dollars in sales and purchases.

There is a company called Tradebank. With thousands of businesses participating it’s easy to find any product or service you or your business may require. Historically, having two companies who swapped products and services of equal value was the only way to experience the benefits of trade. For example: I sell advertising you want and you offer landscaping services I need. For my advertising services you agree to provide maintenance on my yard. Unfortunately, things don’t always work out so smoothly and people are limited on their bartering options. Tradebank provides a revolutionary trade tool for businesses everywhere. No longer do companies have to search for direct trade relationships. With Tradebank’s Cashless Commerce, businesses can benefit from an extensive network where products and services are traded 24/7.

You would have the freedom to purchase exactly what you are looking for by simply trading your goods or services. At Tradebank, clients have the flexibility to use their “trade dollars” earned to purchase what they want or need from thousands of businesses within the worldwide Tradebank network (The “trade dollar”, or trade credit, is equal to one cash dollar in the country where it is earned.) Using the previous example: I offer advertising, you offer landscaping service. However, I don’t need your service, what I need is a new sign for my delivery vehicle. Well, I can trade you advertising for “tradebank cash” and spend it with a local business who takes trade dollars to make me that sign. Maybe the sign person takes his new trade cash and goes out-to-eat at a participating restaurant with his new trade dollars

Tradebank provides a platform where trades come together for their clients, much like a clearinghouse does for stocks, or a commercial bank does for checks. Just like any brokerage firm, Tradebank receives a small commission on each transaction. The service includes sending you new business on a continuing basis, facilitating your purchase requests, and automating the bookkeeping for each trade transaction. Plus, all transactions are credited immediately, so there are no receivables, collection efforts, or bad debts involved.

I am a member and took in over $800 in trade last month that I am using to get some work done in my house. I highly advise anyone to check them out at www.tradebank.com

In our failing economy it’s good to have American dollar alternatives.